I was hunting high and low for modern, funky distinctive furniture for our party in February when I found Rio Lounge. I contacted them a few days before Christmas and was disappointed to receive an out of office message saying they weren’t back in the office until mid January! However, I need not have worried because I soon received a phone call to say that even though they were closed (for renovations) during that period, Jo would be only to pleased to help me. In fact her assistance, friendliness and positive customer service made the whole experience a pleasure. She assisted me in choosing the correct number of sofas, tables and chairs and offered great advice in a cheery helpful manner. It was like dealing with a friend! On the party day, the furniture arrived exactly at the time agreed, and was set up perfectly by the crew. The furniture itself looked like new, in perfect condition. The sofas were really comfy and the tables and chairs ordered were perfect and looked incredible! Everybody said how amazing the furniture was!I’m really impressed by the efficiency and courtesy of this company, and highly recommend them.

Sandy Craddock

19:31 09 Apr 18

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the team for delivering the furniture for my daughter’s wedding. Everything was perfect, great quality, style and service right from the order through to delivery and collection. Again, thank you so much for a quality, efficient and reliable service.

Ajay Patel

12:04 22 Nov 16

The furniture from Rio lounge looked great. Everything matched the pictures that I saw in advance. And the delivery / set up guys were not only early, but happily waited patiently for other suppliers to finish their set up. They set it up really quickly too!

Greg Bettis

10:49 24 Oct 16

For our wedding in July we used Rio for our furniture needs. Very comprehensive offer with some really nice pieces. The rattan products we went for were all brand new, all had nice scatter cushions which we could choose the colours for. The illuminated G & L were a lovely finishing touch. The items were all delivered on time - very efficient team and easy to do business with.Highly recommended Greg and Lorraine Bettis. 16th July 2016

Nikki Smout

11:35 12 Oct 16

We have been using Rio Lounge for many years for our event hire and styling company - they have some amazing furniture and its always clean and delivered on time! I would recommend them to anyone and hope to continue working with them for many years to come!

Unconventional Party Ideas

September 23, 2016

There’s a party buzzword that you might have heard about from wedding blogs, party planners and events professionals which is used to describe the latest trend in the events world – and that word is ‘unconventional’. Everyone is looking for the next ‘wow’ theme for their event and they want to make sure that it is unique and individual and that no one else has thought of it first! That’s why we are seeing more and more people choosing the unusual and unconventional for their event. Whether it’s a wacky fancy dress theme, an out of this world venue or funky furniture party planners are going to ensure that their event gets noticed! So how can you emulate this trend for your own party? We have some great unconventional party ideas for creating an avant garde occasion to thrill your guests!

Dress it up

Encouraging your friends to dress up to fit with your theme is really popular and it’s a great way of helping people to feel part of your event. It adds an air of excitement to a party and helps to create really memorable wedding photos. Fancy dress ideas can range from simply asking people to wear one particular colour to asking them to wear historical costumes or come as characters from your favourite film. And if you’re worried that guests might find it hard to source costumes you can even hire them so that they are available for them to put on as they arrive!

Unique venue styling

Over the last few years we have seen a number of stunning party venues open their doors to the public and if you are planning an important event it’s great to have so much choice. From aquariums to athletics stadiums and from country barns to country houses there’s something to suit every theme. And once you have a venue you can hire furniture to help you create the individual look that you want for your event. Don’t be afraid of unconventional party ideas and thinking outside the box. We have seen our ultra-modern Lola daybeds generating a stunning contrast to a historical setting or you could create a chill out lounge under the stars with our Marrakesh Sofa Sets and funky mirror tables. Choosing the right styling can really bring your venue and your party to life.

Eccentric entertainments

Choosing a unique and memorable entertainment is another great way to personalise your party and there are some fantastic options out there. Instead of opting for a traditional sit down meal you could hire street food stalls to set up in the grounds of your venue for guests to choose from. You can also bring a range of acts along to amaze your guests such as circus acrobats, sleight of hand magicians or tribute bands. These acts will create an air of excitement and individuality at your event demonstrating how unconventional party ideas can thrill your guests.

We love the fact that so many party planners are enjoying the freedom of imagination that unconventional themes allow them. You never know what you are going to see next and it’s brilliant to see such great innovation in the events world.